Learning doesn’t stop at the end of a class period for Marquette Business students. With a focus on applied experiences that bridge classroom learning with real-world impact, students throughout the college secure internships with employers year-round, especially during summer break.
Representing an 11% increase year-over-year, 255 undergraduate business students participated in the summer 2026 Internship for Credit (IFC) program, working with companies like Baird, Clarios, EY-Parthenon, PwC, GE Healthcare, Kohl’s, the Milwaukee Bucks, Northwestern Mutual and Uline. By the time they graduate, 83% of undergraduate business students have completed at least one internship, with 42% completing two or more.
Strong employer satisfaction
Summer 2026 employer evaluations reflected consistently positive perceptions of student performance:
- Ninety-five percent strongly agreed or agreed that Marquette Business interns work effectively with their team and are an asset to their organization
- Ninety-one percent of employers rated their intern’s overall performance as strong or very strong
- Nearly ninety percent of employers consider hiring student interns after graduation based on full-time hiring needs
“Our Marquette intern was able to get familiarized without any delays, which helped us move forward with more important items that we had planned for her,” said an employer of their Marquette intern. “Overall, she showed skills that are expected from a full-time employee and excelled at navigating tasks of a finance associate.”
Distinctive student strengths
Employers consistently highlighted Marquette Business students’ curiosity, leadership potential and ability to contribute meaningful value from day one:
- Willingness to learn
Students were eager to learn, seek feedback, ask thoughtful questions, and continuously improve. Students demonstrated a genuine interest in understanding both the technical and business aspects of their work.
2. Initiative and ownership
Interns proactively identified opportunities, sought additional responsibilities, and demonstrated independent problem solving. Many students exceeded expectations by contributing beyond assigned duties and taking ownership of projects.
3. Professionalism and workplace presence
Interns were described as dependable, integrated well into organizations and worked effectively across teams.
“What has impressed me most about our Marquette intern is her willingness to think beyond the task in front of her,” said another employer. “She’s not someone who simply completes an assignment and moves on. She takes the time to understand the bigger picture, offers her own ideas and perspectives, and isn’t afraid to challenge herself to look at things in a different way.”
The results speak for themselves: Marquette Business students are prepared to contribute, lead, and create value in organizations even before crossing the stage to Pomp and Circumstance. Learn more about Marquette’s Internship for Credit program here.
Employers, recruiters and professionals are encouraged to learn more about the Marquette Business Career Center and explore the many ways to get involved. Contact our team to get started.
